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Christopher L. Monroe
27 Jan 1845 – 1 Dec 1921
| Birth | 27 Jan 1845 |
| Death | 1 Dec 1921 |
| Cemetery | Pea Cemetery Sullivan , Moultrie County , Illinois , USA |
| Added by | janet donner on 23 Oct 2010 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20106996 |
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I could find no stone for Christopher just the large family stone.
Bio
Sullivan Progress 12/2/1921 Chris Monroe died Thursday.Farmer who has long been in failing health dropped dead in his yard. Chris Monroe Sr. a well known farmer residing about 7 miles northwest of Sullivan, died suddenly in the yard of his home Thursday morning between the hours of 9 and 10 oclock. Mr.Monroe who has been in ill health for some years was out in the yard as usual before the stroke which claimed him. He was born near Sullivan 76 years ago and leaves many close relatives and friends. The exact time for the funeral had not been set at time of going to press,but if arrangements can be completed it will be held Sunday. Sullivan Progress 12/1921 Christopher Monroe was born in Moultrie county,Jan.27,1845 and spent his entire life near the place of his birth. On July 12,1868 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Alexander and to them were born nine children, four of which died when quit young. The surviving are E.J.Monroe of Texarkana, Ark, Clara and Doll at home and Mrs. Mayme Fultz and Mrs.Zoe Michael of Decatur. Mr. Monroe was one of a family of 10 children all of whom were present at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the youngest. The circle was broke in a few weeks by the death of a sister, Mrs. Ellen Wright and a few years later by the death of a brother,William Henry Monroe.The surviving are Thomas, Isaac,George,Millard,John Edward and one sister,Mrs.Julia McCraig. There also survives eight grandchildren and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr.Monroe was a prosperous farmer and a splendid citizen. He early in life became a member of the Masonic lodge and has during the years remained a loyal member of that organization. He was also a member of the Christian church at Sullivan and as the end of life drew near was confident of the future. Illinois Death Certificate Name: Christopher Monroe Birth Date: 27 Jan 1845 Birth Place: Moultrie County, Illinois Death Date: 1 Dec 1921 Death Place: Sullivan Township, Moultrie, Illinois Burial Date: 4 Dec 1921 Cemetery Name: Pea Cemetery Death Age: 76 Occupation: Farmer Race: White Marital Status: W Gender: Male Father Name: H. J. Monroe Father Birth Place: Indiana Mother Name: Sarah Timmons Mother Birth Place: Ohio FHL Film Number: 1570827
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- William Henry Monroe 1846–1920 FaG
- Thomas Jefferson Monroe 1848–1929 FaG
- Isaac Monroe 1850–1927 FaG
- Mary E. Monroe Wright 1852–1915 FaG
- George W. Monroe 1855–1934 FaG
- Millard Taylor Monroe 1857–1940 FaG
- Julia A Monroe McCaig 1862–1922 FaG
- Eddy Grant Monroe 1865–1924 FaG
Children
- Ora L Monroe 1869–1875
- Clara Monroe Wood 1879–1930
- William H Monroe 1881–1888
- Mary Monroe Hubbart 1882–1958
- Infant Sons Monroe 1887–1887
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